TPA Today
Decent day. Departures at 79%, arrivals slightly better at 87%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at TPA. 79% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 91%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 71%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 96 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, SFB is the better bet right now.
TPA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Tampa International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 20-point swing at TPA. The early morning block runs at 91%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 88%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 55%. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (80% vs 76%). Arrivals up 5 points. Sat was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
TPA has been bouncing between 27% and 88%. Best day was Apr 14 at 88%. Worst was Feb 28 at 27%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how TPA runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About TPA Delays
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 79% on-time departures and 87% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Tampa International Airport has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Tampa International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), MCO (Orlando International Airport), SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport) and RSW (Southwest Florida International Airport). When TPA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Tampa International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.